Company

State of MarylandSee more

addressAddressBaltimore, MD
type Form of workFull-time
salary Salary$33.07 - $43.13 an hour
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

Introduction

GRADE

0019

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, School-Based Health Center Unit, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The mission of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) is to promote and improve the health and well-being of women, children, and families, to eliminate inequities, and improve outcomes in Maryland. The Maryland School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Program contributes to this effort by bringing high quality preventive, primary, and acute care services in the location that children spend a majority of their time. School-based health centers play a critical role in increasing access to health services for students in Maryland schools, especially in underserved communities, and are known to improve both the health and educational outcomes of students. This position will provide epidemiologic support to the SBHC Program and other initiatives within the MCHB.

The SBHC program supports 89 SBHCs across Maryland by administering grants, providing technical assistance and capturing impact through collection of performance measures and retrospective data. The program seeks to develop new processes for collecting and analyzing data through health information exchange platforms, electronic health records, medicaid claims data, and increase capacity for measuring educational outcomes. To achieve this, the role will be responsible for the collection, cleaning, analysis, and visualization of health and administrative data to optimize program performance and outcomes for Maryland’s 19,000 youth served by a SBHC.

This position will be fully integrated in the SBHC Program and will report to the SBHC Program Manager, however the position will also receive support from the MCHB Epidemiology team and have opportunities to support their overall work of the Bureau.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Master’s degree in the field of Public Health from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three graduate courses in Epidemiology and one graduate course in Biostatistics.

Experience: Two years of experience in designing and conducting epidemiological studies and investigations for disease surveillance as an Epidemiologist after receipt of the Master’s degree.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Science classifications or Clinical Lab, Medical Scientists, or Bio Medical Lab Officer specialty codes in the health research field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess:

  • Experience with platforms such as SAS, GIS mapping, Tableau, Redcap and/or Power BI; and,
  • Experience analyzing health information records and/or claims data.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

Benefits

AD&D insurance, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Prescription drug insurance
Refer code: 8019111. State of Maryland - The previous day - 2024-01-30 13:17

State of Maryland

Baltimore, MD
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